Tag: Emmad Irfani

  • Pak-India relationship like KMKT’s Mustafa and Adeel: Emmad Irfani

    Pak-India relationship like KMKT’s Mustafa and Adeel: Emmad Irfani

     
    In a recent interview with India Today, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actor opened up about the love and appreciation his work has received from across the border.


     
     
    The host, Sana Farzeen, asked, “Tell me, when you get such love from India for your project, how do you feel? When your work is so appreciated from the neighboring country, how do you feel?”
     


    Emmad Irfani replied, “I mean, for an entertainer, applause is the best form of encouragement. What more could a performer ask for?”
     
    The Jaan-e Jahan actor reflected on the relationship between Pakistan and India and described it in a unique way.


     
    “I always believe that the relationship between Pakistan and India is like Mustafa and Adeel. They are probably brothers, raised in the same house, have blood ties, but they don’t see eye to eye. Their relationship is just like that of brothers, a story we tell, going back in time,” Emmad Irfani said.


     
    The Jalan actor discussed the long and thoughtful journey behind the project (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum), emphasizing the dedication that went into it.
     


    Irfani said, “As for how it all started, the shooting began last year, and I was tapped by Badar Mahmood much before that. It took a sweet time, and everything didn’t happen quickly. In fact, if you ask me, Badar Mahmood, our director, I think his journey took about two and a half to three years, from the idea to the writing, from casting to shooting, and finally the release. So, I think it was made with a lot of patience, a labor of love.”


    Emmad Irfani portrayed the character of Adeel in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. 


    “I’ve been to India twice, once I visited Delhi, and another time I came to Bombay. It feels like the same surroundings, the same vibe, and everything appears the same. So, thank you so much. I mean, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum has totally introduced me to an audience that was unaware of who I was. It’s really one of the proudest moments of my life. I came for Bridal Asia in Delhi in 2002, and I came for Bridal Waves in Bombay in 2004,” Emmad shared.


    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum was written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.

  • Badar Mehmood praises Hania Aamir, Emmad Irfani for their kindness in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’

    Badar Mehmood praises Hania Aamir, Emmad Irfani for their kindness in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’

    Director Badar Mehmood shares how actress Hania Aamir and actor Emmad Irfani’s kindness and positive energy made working on Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum a joyful experience. 

    During his appearance as a guest on Fuchsia Magazine, Mehmood shared his experiences working closely with the two stars, highlighting their respectful nature and dedication to their craft.

    “Hania brings a lot of positive energy, I’ve never seen her in a bad mood, and she never just goes through the motions in any scene. Working with her is genuinely enjoyable, and we’ve built a strong chemistry together,” he said.

    “As I mentioned about Fahad, it’s the same with Hania. We’ve worked together so many times that when I say ‘cut,’ she immediately understands what needs to happen next”, Mehmood added.

    Talking about Emmad Irfani, Badar described that he carries himself with “such elegance” off-camera that you can tell “he comes from a respectable background”. “He treats everyone with great respect, whether it’s the shoot’s driver or the spot boy. I’ve never seen anyone interact with others the way Emmad does.”

    Badar also asserted that Emmad’s patience and gentlemanly nature earned admiration from cast members, including Hania and her younger sister. “Emmad truly is the most gentlemanly man in Pakistani shows. He has put a tremendous amount of effort into his acting and has done an excellent job. He delivered exactly what I expected from him,” Badar Mehmood added.

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum director also appreciated Naeema Butt saying, Naeema is a very dedicated actress who puts her heart and soul into her work.

    “She pays attention to every little detail. When the first episode aired, I received a lot of positive feedback about her performance,” he said.

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.

    The trending drama, which is about to end soon, stars Fahad Mustafa, Hania Aamir, Javed Sheikh, Naeema Butt, Emmad Irfani, Maya Khan, Bushra Ansari and Tauseeq Haider.

    The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.

    Earlier, during his appearance on ‘Kya Drama Hai ‘Badar Mehmood also weighed in on the situation, stating that he had initially reached out to Odho with that role in mind.

    Badar Mehmood said, “I will tell you something, I did call Atiqa for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum to play Mustafa’s mother, but she was extremely busy and occupied.”

  • Why Emmad Irfani prefers Fahad Mustafa’s style over Humayun Saeed’s?

    Why Emmad Irfani prefers Fahad Mustafa’s style over Humayun Saeed’s?

    Emmad Irfani, Fahad Mustafa, and Humayun Saeed – each have a unique place in the industry.

    Irfani has been working with Mustafa in the popular drama Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum for which he has received a lot of praise for his role as Adeel Ahmed – a handsome yet deceitful character.

    He was recently caught up in a tough decision when asked to choose between Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa in an interview with Indian journalist Faridoon Shahryar.

    Emmad responded, choosing Fahad Mustafa as his style icon. He explained that Fahad’s style is unmatched, and he can make everything go viral.

    He shared that Cheekh was a turning point in his career. Fahad Mustafa produced the drama, and Emmad credited him with playing an important role in his success.

    Mustafa also produced his drama Jalan.

  • Emmad Irfani has a brotherly bond with Fahad Mustafa in real life

    Emmad Irfani has a brotherly bond with Fahad Mustafa in real life

     
     Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is currently one of the biggest hit dramas in Pakistan, and it is being widely praised for its character development.
     
    Emmad Irfani and Naeem Butt appeared as guests on BBC Urdu recently, where Irfani talked about his off-screen experience.
     
    Emmad said, “Off-screen, we were like a family. Javed Sheikh sahab would bring food, Bushra jee would bring food, and sometimes Badar, our director, would bring food as well. And I’m not exaggerating, but Fahad and I developed a brotherly bond off-screen. Maybe that’s also a factor that the audience is seeing on-screen, the camaraderie we built off-screen is probably showing up on-screen as well.”
     
    On the hand, Naeema Butt, who plays Rubab, is not only getting attention for her acting but also for her long hair.

    “I’ve always faced this issue in the industry because of my long hair, and I’ve been told several times that I should cut my hair short in order to look more modern and since it’s simpler to style. Still, I never really followed that advice because, whether I’m in Pakistan or New York, my hair is very special to me”, Naeema Butt added.
     
    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishqtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood. It airs on ARY Digital on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM.

  • Emmad Irfani praises Mahira Khan’s humility on set

    Emmad Irfani praises Mahira Khan’s humility on set

    Actor and model Emmad Irfani is in the spotlight for his outstanding performance as Adeel in the drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.

    Irfani recently appeared as a guest on Showtime with Ramiz Raja, where he talked about his experience working with Mahira Khan.

    “Mahira is someone everyone should take lessons from on how to behave on set,” he said.“She’s such a superstar with so much humility, treating everyone with respect. As actors, you are fortunate to get a lot of importance, but the people working behind the camera are the ones putting in more effort,” he acknowledged.“

    So, just be kind to everyone, be nice to everyone, because that’s what you have. The results are not in your hands, but you have respect.It’s important how you treat people. This is what I believe,” he added.

    Emmad Irfani has starred in dramas such as Jalan and Cheekh, and currently, he is starring in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum alongside Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aaamir.

    The drama is written by Farhat Ishqtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood. It airs on ARY Digital on Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM.

  • Ghana Ali blasts netizen for claiming that she married Umair to use him like an ‘ATM’

    Ghana Ali blasts netizen for claiming that she married Umair to use him like an ‘ATM’

    Sun Yaara actor Ghana Ali, who tied the knot with businessman Umair Gulzar, has responded to mean comments of a netizen who claimed that she married him for his wealth.

    She mentioned that he is not a billionaire and that she didn’t marry him because of his wealth. The Dilruba star added that such speculation is fabricated and it affected their mental health.

    She revealed his profession too.

    On the work front, the Dilruba diva will be seen next in a Pak-Turk film, Gawah Rehna alongside Emmad Irfani.

  • Best dressed celebrities at the 5th Hum Style Awards

    Best dressed celebrities at the 5th Hum Style Awards

    The biggest stars of the tinsel town hit the red carpet of Hum Style Awards 2021 yesterday and made it a star-studded affair. Some sizzled and others fizzled on the red carpet but here’s a list of celebrities who looked the best.

    These celebrities gave us major fashion goals:

    Maya Ali

    Maya chose a black gown with minimal accessories and simply rocked the elegant look with her magnificent aura and effortless confidence.

    Imran Ashraf

    Imran wore a black suit with white embroidery on it. The actor enhanced enhanced his look by wearing a bow.

    Ayesha Omar

    Ayesha wore a beautiful white gown with stunning embellishments on the front core of her dress.

    Aima Baig

    Aima Baig sizzled in a red gown and toppled her look with great hair and make-up.

    Bilal Ashraf

    Bilal looked dapper in a black suit.

    Urwa Hocane

    Urwa chose to wear a magnificent white gown with a big necklace headlining green stones.

    Sonya Hussyn

    Sonya Hussyn opted for a neon greenish suit with a ponytail. She looked unique in an otherwise gown gala.

    Mushk Kaleem

    Mushk Kaleem wore a grey gown with a modern cut.

    Emmad Irfani

    Emmad looked suave in a blue suit.

    Alizeh Shah

    Alizeh Shah opted for a full black barbie look gown. With her bobs and elegant earing, she was rocking her looks.

    Affan Waheed

    Affan looked great and exuded grace.

    Shahbaz Shigri

    Shahbaz wore a black suit with a red tie complimenting his ladylove’s dress.

    Ali Rehman

    Ali opted for a tuxedo. The Diyar-e-Dil actor was looking dapper with a side puff and beard.

    Ali Safina

    Ali Safina charmed us in a black suit and scarf.

  • Minal Khan says Nisha from ‘Jalan’ taught her confidence

    Minal Khan says Nisha from ‘Jalan’ taught her confidence

    Minal Khan, who played the evil sister Nisha in Jalan, has said that the character taught her confidence.

    Read more – Minal Khan says ‘Jalan’ is ‘forever special’

    Speaking to Ahsan Khan on his show Time Out with Ahsan Khan, Minal said: “What I learnt from Nisha was [that] it is just confidence. Aap main itna confidence hona chaheeye keh agar aap koi sahi faisla kar rahe toh uskay liye bhi confidence bohat zaruri hai. Agar ghalat hai toh uskay liye bhi aapko confident hona chaheeye.”

    Minal further said that playing a negative character like Nisha helped her explore her own personality which in turn gave her more confidence.

    Meanwhile, talking about social media, Minal said: “I think social media is important. It is important to know peoples point of view and what they expect from you.”

    “But that doesn’t mean you let their expectations take over your life,” continued the actor. “That cannot happen. We have our own life also. Some people really need to learn not to be judgmental every single time. Learn to ignore if you don’t like something instead of making the other person feel bad through your harsh words.”

    Minal added that she doesn’t let mean comments hurt her though they do get under her skin sometimes. To this, Saboor Aly, who was also on the show, said that she doesn’t like it when people raise fingers at her character or drag in her late mother.

    Khan and Aly also talked about having famous sisters [Aiman Khan, Sajal Aly], saying that they are very proud to be associated with them and they are their biggest inspirations.

  • ‘Jalan’ comes to a predictable end after 31 painful episodes

    ‘Jalan’ comes to a predictable end after 31 painful episodes

    2020’s most controversial Pakistani drama, actually one of the most controversial dramas, Jalan came to a close Wednesday night after 31 painful episodes which had all the ingredients of an over-the-top soap opera. There was a love triangle, infidelity, abortion sprinkled with lots and lots of drama to draw all the haw hais and ensure that audiences are hooked.

    SPOILERS AHEAD

    As expected and predicted, Jalan ends with Nisha (Minal Khan) losing her wits and ending up in a sorry state with a disfigured face after getting involved in a car accident. On the other hand, Asfi (Emmad Irfani), who spent the final couple of episodes feeling desolate and depressed over everything that transpired died with what we assume was a heart attack – the makers never clarify how he died. Karma finally catches up with the ‘bad’ characters with the makers giving them the end they assumed would satisfy audiences.

    Unfortunately, it doesn’t. The last episode was a bit of a drag with Asfi getting constant flashbacks of his life and relationship with Meenu. He seeks redemption by going to her grave and praying and giving away charity in her name – as if that was enough to cover up all the pain he caused her with his actions and callous behaviour. But as always our writers give the heroes an easier end compared to the female protagonist, who has to suffer every day for her sins. Even Kinza Apa (Nadya Hussain) in the end prayed that Asfi and Meenu would reunite in heaven.

    Nisha, on the other hand, has a sudden bout of pagalpan in which she starts dragging and pushed Areej (Hajra Yamin) out of the house. In an attempt to protect herself, Areej locks herself up in her room till Ahmer (Fahad Sheikh) comes home and orders Nisha to her room. And Nisha obediently listens to him and goes upstairs to sleep. When she wakes up, she starts seeing Meenu (Areeba Habib) which causes her to lose her mind further and she eventually ends up crashing her car and burning her face. I’m no expert, but from whatever little knowledge I have, I am assuming that Nisha clearly had psychological issues and instead of getting her proper help, her family abandoned her and let her become a mess. They never really addressed the problem and in the end, packed up and left her alone.

    Areej and Ahmer are the only ones who got a happy ending with a fulfilling marital life and a baby on the way. Though I have to add that I am still confused over how Ahmer suddenly had a change of heart for Areej. I’d also like to add here that in 31 episodes, never once did we get to see Areej’s family or brother who is married to Ahmer’s sister Humaira (Maira Khan). There were so many loopholes and missing pieces that you wonder if the writer dropped half the script on her way to the sets.

    Jalan’s finale was as absurd as the rest of it and the makers only used sensationalism to build up the drama and hype. While the initial couple of episodes could have qualified as a guilt-watch for some, after Meenu died in a tragic and melodramatic manner, things went downhill. The direction and production were weak and the script even poorer. There was a lot of violence in the drama with Nisha being slapped right, left and centre. There was also a scene in which Asfi almost strangled Nisha to death. Such scenes are unwarranted, unnecessary and serve no purpose except to create furor.

    The only highlight of the drama, for me was probably the performances. It was refreshing to see Minal play a strong and villainous character unlike the damsel in distress she usually plays and she and Emmad both gave good performances. The scenes in which they fought were actually pretty intense and credit for that goes to them and not to the writer or director.

    Jalan has also given Pakistani television and new hero – Fahad Sheikh and a new hit pair – Fahad and Hajra. The two have good onscreen chemistry and it seems like audiences also enjoyed this pairing because their short film Naam Kya Rakha on See Prime gathered a million views within a week of being released.

    I, for one, am glad that Jalan has ended and though it unfortunately did leave a mark, I hope that writers and producers will focus on intelligent scripts which along with entertaining audiences also give a positive message – like Sabaat for instance. However, given the success of the show, I have little hope.

  • Maya Ali starts shooting for ‘ABG’ with Shoaib Mansoor

    Maya Ali starts shooting for ‘ABG’ with Shoaib Mansoor

    Shoaib Mansoor’s upcoming film ABG starring Maya Ali and Emmad Irfani in the lead has finally gone on floors. The real name of the film is not known as yet, but its acronym is ABG, as per Maya.

    Maya announced the news by sharing a picture from the first day on set on her Instagram.

    “First day on the set of ABG. Blessed to have gotten a chance to work with the great Shoaib Sahab,” she wrote in the caption.

    Emmad also shared a picture of himself with the director at the Pakistan Air Force and sent him his best wishes for the shoot.

    Does this mean that PAF and patriotism will be a central theme in the film?

    We’ll have to wait and find out because details about the film are being kept tightly under wraps.

    The film will be the first time the Maya and Emmad will be seen together on the big screen. Maya was last seen in the film Parey Hut Love and Emmad is currently making waves with his ongoing drama Jalan. The actor was supposed to make his film debut with Gawah Rehna this year. However, its release got delayed due to the pandemic.

    ABG will also mark Mansoor’s return to the director’s seat after a break of almost three years – his last film was the Mahira Khan starrer Verna, which released in November 2017.

    An official release date for ABG has not been announced yet.

    Meanwhile, friends and colleagues of Maya sent her best wishes in the comments section of her post, with Mahira telling her that she is “working with the best”.